DECK BOARD PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT - Dennisville Fence · 57640.01-119-19, and 77831.02-119-19 which include material test results. The purpose of the testing is performance testing

TEST REPORT

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DENNISVILLE FENCE

For:

PVC Guardrail System T-Rail

Report No.: F4498.01-119-19 Report Date: 05/12/16 Test Record Retention Date: 04/12/20

130 Derry CourtYork, PA 17406

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TEST REPORT

F4498.01-119-19 May 12, 2016

Table of Contents

General Information ............................................................................................................ 1

Referenced Standards .......................................................................................................... 3

Guardrail End-Use Adjustments .......................................................................................... 3

Structural Performance Testing of Assembled Railing Systems .......................................... 6

Closing Statement .............................................................................................................. 19

Revision Log .................................................................................................................................. 20

Appendix A - Drawings

Appendix B - Photographs

130 Derry CourtYork, PA 17406

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TEST REPORT

Rendered to:

DENNISVILLE FENCE 16 Hall Avenue

Woodbine, New Jersey 08270

Report No.: F4498.01-119-19 Test Dates: 02/11/16 Through: 04/12/16 Report Date: 05/12/16 Test Record Retention Date: 04/12/20

General Information

Product

PVC Guardrail System - T-Rail

Project Description

Architectural Testing, Inc., an Intertek company (“Intertek-ATI”), was contracted by LMT-Mercer Group, Inc. to perform structural testing on the Dennisville Fence T-Rail PVC guardrail (railing) system. This report is in conjunction with Intertek-ATI Report No.'s E4629.01-119-19, 57640.01-119-19, and 77831.02-119-19 which include material test results. The purpose of the testing is performance testing in accordance with Section 5.1 of the following criteria:

ICC-ES™ AC174 (approved January, 2012), Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails)

ICC-ES™ AC174-12 was developed by the ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES™) as acceptance criteria to evaluate compliance with the following building codes:

2012 International Building Code®, International Code Council

2012 International Residential Code®, International Code Council

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Limitations

All tests performed were to evaluate structural performance of the railing assembly to carry and transfer imposed loads to the supports (posts). The test specimen evaluated included the balusters, rails, rail brackets and attachment to the supporting structure. The support posts were conventional construction and not within the scope of the evaluation. Posts were therefore not a tested component and were included in the test specimen only to facilitate anchorage of the rail brackets. Anchorage of support posts to the supporting structure is not included in the scope of this testing and would need to be evaluated separately.

Qualifications

Intertek-ATI in York, Pennsylvania has demonstrated compliance with ISO/IEC International Standard 17025 and is consequently accredited as a Testing Laboratory (TL-144) by International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS). Intertek-ATI is accredited to perform all testing reported herein.

Product Description

Dennisville Fence T-Rail railing systems are comprised of PVC rails, pickets, and posts (manufactured by Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.) produced by an extrusion process. Extruded PVC products are co-extruded (capped). The railing systems also utilized thermoformed spindles and PVC socket brackets (manufactured by LMT-Mercer Group) and extruded aluminum rail inserts. Test specimens consisted of one product color identified by the manufacturer as follows: White. Drawings are included in Appendix A to verify the overall dimensions and other pertinent information of the tested product, its components, and any constructed assemblies.

Product Sampling

All test materials were provided by both Dennsiville Fence and LMT Mercer Group, Inc. and were not selected by an independent auditor.

Witnessing

Brad Lynn of LMT-Mercer Group, Inc. was present on 02/11/16 to witness the following tests and/or test setups:

Structural performance testing of assembled railing systems

Conditions of Testing

Unless otherwise indicated, all testing reported herein was conducted in a laboratory set to maintain temperature in the range of 68 ± 4 ºF and humidity in the range of 50 ± 5% RH. All test specimen materials were stored in the laboratory environment for no less than 40 hours prior to testing.

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Referenced Standard

ASTM D7032-08, Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards and Guardrail Systems (Guards or Handrails)

Guardrail End-Use Adjustments

Re: ICC-ES™ AC174, Sections 3.6 - 3.8

General

Data from material testing reported in Intertek-ATI Report No.'s E4629.01-119-19 (for PVC bracket material), 57640.01-119-19 (for PVC rail, picket and post sleeve material), and 77831.02-119-19 (for PVC spindle material) was used for determination of applicable adjustment factors.

End-Use Adjustment Factors

PVC Bracket Material

End-Use Factors

Comparison (% Change) with Standard (Control)

Conditions

ASTM D7032 Criteria (as referenced by

AC174)

Adjustment Factors

Strength 1 Stiffness 2 Strength Stiffness

UV +3.0% -5.7% Loss within 10% 1.00 1.00

Freeze-Thaw -2.6% -2.7% Loss within 10% 1.00 1.00

Greatest of:

Loss within 25% 0.93 1.00 +125 ºF -31.9% -20.0%

-20 ºF +62.1% +11.8%

Moisture 3 N/A N/A

Overall End-Use Adjustment Factor: 0.93 1.00

1 Moment or MOR (Modulus of Rupture) 2 EI (the product of MOE and the Moment of Inertia) or MOE (Modulus of Elasticity) 3 Product does not absorb moisture

Pursuant to compliance with ICC-ES™ AC174, the test loads were increased by the amount in excess of 10% for UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycling, as well as 25% for temperature and moisture effect. This sets the overall end-use adjustment factor at 0.93. Therefore, tests were

performed to a maximum test load equal to 2.69 times design load (2.5 0.93 = 2.69).

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End-Use Adjustment Factors (Continued)

PVC Rail, Picket, and Post Sleeve Material

End-Use Factors


Conditions


AC174)

Adjustment Factors


UV +1.9% -15.0% Loss within 10% 1.00 0.95

Freeze-Thaw +2.4% -1.0% Loss within 10% 1.00 1.00

Greatest of:

Loss within 25% 0.81 0.83 +125 ºF -44.4% -41.5%

-20 ºF +42.1% +34.2%

Moisture 3 N/A N/A

Overall End-Use Adjustment Factor: 0.81 0.79

1 Moment or MOR (Modulus of Rupture) 2 EI (the product of MOE and the Moment of Inertia) or MOE (Modulus of Elasticity) 3 Product does not absorb moisture

Pursuant to compliance with ICC-ES™ AC174, the test loads were increased by the amount in excess of 10% for UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycling, as well as 25% for temperature and moisture effect. This set the overall end-use adjustment factor at 0.81. Therefore, tests were

performed to a maximum test load equal to 3.09 times design load (2.5 0.81 = 3.09). In addition, the deflection observed at design load is adjusted for the cumulative effect on stiffness properties in excess of the same tolerances specified for strength (0.79).

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End-Use Adjustment Factors (Continued)

PVC Thermoformed Spindle Material

End-Use Factors


Conditions


AC174)

Adjustment Factors


UV +12.5% +11.9% Loss within 10% 1.00 1.00

Freeze-Thaw -1.0% +8.0% Loss within 10% 1.00 1.00

Greatest of:

Loss within 25% 0.98 0.94 +125 ºF -27.1% -31.4%

-20 ºF +41.8% +8.3%

Moisture 3 N/A N/A

Overall End-Use Adjustment Factor: 0.98 0.94 1 Moment or MOR (Modulus of Rupture) 2 EI (the product of MOE and the Moment of Inertia) or MOE (Modulus of Elasticity) 3 Product does not absorb moisture.

Pursuant to compliance with ICC-ES™ AC174, the test loads were increased by the amount in excess of 10% for UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycling, as well as 25% for temperature and moisture effect. This sets the overall end-use adjustment factor at 0.98. Therefore, tests were

performed to a maximum test load equal to 2.55 times design load (2.5 0.98 = 2.55).

Stiffness Analysis

For rails reinforced with aluminum, adjustment factors were further evaluated for their effect on the combined PVC/aluminum component by applying the strength or stiffness loss only to the percentage carried by the PVC, which was determined by relative stiffness analysis.

Relative Stiffness Analysis T-Rail and Aluminum Insert

Member E (ksi) Iy (in4) EIy % Carried

PVC 300 1.374 412 16% Aluminum 10000 0.221 2210 84%

∑EI= 2622

Greatest property loss for strength or stiffness is -44.4%. Applying this to the PVC component only, the overall effect is: 0.16 (1-0.44) + 0.84 = 0.93. This represents a 7% loss for the combined PVC/aluminum component. ASTM D7032 allows 25%; therefore, no adjustment factor was required for test loads applied to aluminum-reinforced rails. The full adjustment factor was applied to loading on PVC balusters and spindles, which were not reinforced with aluminum.

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Structural Performance Testing of Assembled Railing Systems

Re: ICC-ES™ AC174, Section 5.1

General

Railing assemblies were tested in a self-contained structural frame designed to accommodate anchorage of a rail assembly and application of the required test loads. The specimen was loaded using an electric winch mounted to a rigid steel test frame. High strength steel cables, nylon straps, and load distribution beams were used to impose test loads on the specimen. Applied load was measured using an electronic load cell located in-line with the loading system. Deflections were measured to the nearest 0.01 in using electronic linear displacement transducers.

Railing Assembly Description

The T-Rail guardrail systems consisted of extruded PVC top and bottom rails with spaced balusters between the rail members and extruded aluminum inserts in the top and bottom rails. The railing systems had an overall top rail length (inside of post to inside of post) of 119-3/4 in or 96 in, with an overall rail height (top of top rail to bottom of bottom rail) of 34 in and 40 in respectively. Top and bottom rails attached to treated 4x4 wood posts (Southern Pine) sleeved by 4 in by 4 in PVC post covers via PVC socket brackets. See Section 4.4 Fastening Schedule for connection details. No support block was on the bottom rail. See drawings in Appendix A and photographs in Appendix B for additional details.

Component Descriptions

The scope of testing performed and reported herein was intended to evaluate the T-Rail railing systems consisting of the following components (see Appendix A for drawings):

Top Rail - 3-1/2 in wide by 3-1/2 in high by 0.090 in thick extruded PVC T-rail profile (aluminum reinforced)

Bottom Rail - 2 in wide by 3-1/2 in high by 0.090 in thick extruded PVC rectangular rail profile (aluminum reinforced)

Aluminum Reinforcing Insert - 1-11/16 in wide by 3-1/4 in high (0.058 in wall) extruded 6063-T6 aluminum "P" section, full length of rail ("P" orientation in top rail and "b" orientation in bottom rail with vertical "I" leg on protected side of rail in both)

Balusters - 1-1/2 in square by 0.055 in thick, hollow, extruded PVC pickets

- 1-1/2 in square-ended by 0.072 in thick, hollow, thermoformed PVC spindles

Rail Connection Condition - PVC socket brackets with connection details as found in Section 4.4 Fastening Schedule

Post Sleeves - 4 in square by 0.110 in thick, hollow, extruded PVC sleeve, installed over 4x4 wood posts

Support Post - Preservative-treated wood (Southern Pine) 4x4

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Fastening Schedule

Connection Fastener

Top Rail Bracket to Post

Six #10-10 x 1-1/2" (0.116 in minor diameter) Phillips drive, pan-head, self-drilling, coated carbon steel screws

Bottom Rail Bracket to Post

Four #10-10 x 1-1/2" (0.116 in minor diameter) Phillips drive, pan-head, self-drilling, coated carbon steel screws

Rail Bracket to Rail Two #10-11 x 1" (0.138 in minor diameter) Phillips drive,

pan-head, self- drilling, coated carbon steel screws

Test Setup

The railing assembly was installed and tested as a single railing section by directly securing the 4 in square PVC-sleeved 4x4 treated wood posts (Southern Pine) to a rigid test frame, which rigidly restrained the rail system. The 4 in square composite-sleeved 4x4 treated wood posts were included only to facilitate anchorage of the test specimen and were not tested components. Transducers mounted to an independent reference frame were located to record movement of reference points on the railing system components (ends and mid-point) to determine net component deflections. See photographs in Appendix B for test setups.

Test Procedure

Testing and evaluation was performed in accordance with Section 5.1 of ICC-ES™ AC174. The test specimen was inspected prior to testing to verify size and general condition of the materials, assembly, and installation. No potentially compromising defects were observed. One specimen was used for all load tests which were performed in the order reported. Each design load test was performed using the following procedure:

1. Zeroed transducers and load cell at zero load; and

2. Increased load to specified test load in no less than ten seconds.

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Test Results

Unless otherwise noted, all loads and displacement measurements were normal to the rail (horizontal). The test results apply only to the railing assembly between supports and anchorage to the support. The test load adjustment factor remained at 2.5 x design load for the uniform and concentrated at midspan rail load tests. The test load adjustment factor was increased from 2.5 x the design load to 2.69 x design load for the concentrated load at brackets load test. The test load adjustment factor was increased from 2.5 x design load to 3.09 x design load for the load tests performed on the PVC picket infill. The test load adjustment factor was increased from 2.5 x design load to 2.55 x design load for the load tests performed on the PVC spindle infill. The adjustments to required maximum test loads were determined from test results as summarized in Section 3.0 Guardrail End-Use Adjustments and Section 3.0 Stiffness Analysis.

Key to Test Results Tables:

Load Level: Target test load Test Load: Actual applied load at the designated load level (target) Elapsed Time (E.T.): The amount of time into the test with zero established at the beginning of the loading procedure

Test Series No. 1 120 in by 36 in T-Rail PVC Level Guardrail (In-Line Application)

with 1-1/2 in PVC Spindles IRC - One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Specimen No. 1 of 3

Test No. 1 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Center of Two Pickets

Load Level Test Load

(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

128 lb (2.55 x D.L.) 131 00:27 Withstood load equal to or

greater than 128 lb without failure

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4.7 Test Results (Continued)

Test Series No. 1 (Continued)

Specimen No. 1 of 3 (Continued)

Test No. 2 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Bottom of Two Pickets


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result



Test No. 3 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 200 lb Concentrated Load at Midspan of Top Rail


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)

Displacement (inches)

End Mid End Net 1

200 lb (D.L.) 201 00:28 0.06 2.72 0.04 2.67

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.) 504 00:59 Result: Withstood load equal to or greater

than 500 lb without failure

Deflection Evaluation: Maximum rail deflection at 201 lb = 2.67 in on a 119.75 in rail

Limits per AC174 : ok2.67"2.75"96

119.75

24

36

96

l

24

h

1 Each end displacement was measured at the center of the support. Net displacement was the rail displacement relative to the supports.

Test No. 4 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 200 lb Concentrated Load at Both Ends of Top Rail (Brackets)

Load Level 1 Test Load

(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2

1090 00:49 Each end withstood load equal to or greater than 538 lb without failure

1 Load was imposed on both ends of rail using a spreader beam; therefore, loads were doubled.

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Specimen No. 2 of 3



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result





(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result





(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)


End Mid End Net 1

200 lb (D.L.) 201 00:23 0.10 2.75 0.04 2.68

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.) 505 00:41 Result: Withstood load equal to or greater



Limits per AC174 : ok2.68"2.75"96

119.75

24

36

96

l

24

h




(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2



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Specimen No. 3a of 3


Load Level Test Load (lb) E.T. (min:sec) Result

128 lb (2.55 x D.L.)

130 00:26 Withstood load equal to or




128 lb (2.55 x D.L.)



Specimen No. 3b 1 of 3



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)


End Mid End Net 2

200 lb (D.L.) 208 00:51 0.03 2.62 0.04 2.59

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.)

503 01:19 Result: Withstood load equal to or greater



Limits per AC174 : ok2.59"2.7596

119.75

24

36

96

l

24

h

1 Specimen #3a was replaced after occurrence of a failure due to the orientation of the rail insert. Testing was resumed on Specimen #3b with the rail insert in the correct orientation.


Test No. 2 - Test Date: 04/12/16

Design Load: 200 lb Concentrated Load at Both Ends of Top Rail (Brackets)


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2



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Test Series No. 2 96 in by 42 in T-Rail PVC Level Guardrail (In-Line Application)

with 1-1/2 in PVC Spindles (Specimen No.'s 1 and 3) and PVC Pickets (Specimen No.'s 2 and 3)

IBC - All Use Groups

Specimen No. 1 of 3



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result





(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result




Design Load: 50 plf x (96 in 12 in/ft) = 400 lb Horizontal Uniform Load on Top Rail 1


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result



1 Uniform load was simulated with quarter point loading.


Design Load: 50 plf x (96 in 12 in/ft) = 400 lb Vertical Uniform Load on Top Rail 1


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result




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(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)


End Mid End Net 1

200 lb (D.L.) 200 00:24 0.03 1.41 0.03 1.38

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.)



Deflection Evaluation: Maximum rail deflection at 200 lb = 1.38 in on a 96 in rail

Limits per AC174 2: ok1.38"2.50"96

96

24

36

96

l

24

h


2 Deflection limit calculation based on worse case 36" railing height to satisfy One- and Two-Family Dwelling requirements.



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2



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Specimen No. 2 of 3



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

155 lb (3.09 x D.L.)





155 lb (3.09 x D.L.)






(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1000 lb (2.50 x D.L.)







(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1000 lb (2.50 x D.L.)




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(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)


End Mid End Net 1

200 lb (D.L.) 200 00:23 0.04 1.41 0.07 1.36

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.)




Limits per AC174 2: ok1.36"2.50"96

96

24

36

96

l

24

h





(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2



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Specimen No. 3 of 3

Test No. 1 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Center of Two Pickets 1


128 lb (2.55 x D.L.)



1 Test load was applied over two PVC spindles.

Test No. 2 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Center of Two Pickets 1


155 lb (3.09 x D.L.)



1 Test load was applied over two 1-1/2 in square PVC Pickets.

Test No. 3 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Bottom of Two Pickets 1


128 lb (2.55 x D.L.)



1 Test load was applied over two PVC spindles.

Test No. 4 - Test Date: 02/11/16 Design Load: 50 lb / 1 Square ft of Infill at Bottom of Two Pickets 1


155 lb (3.09 x D.L.)



1 Test load was applied over two 1-1/2 in square PVC Pickets.

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1000 lb (2.50 x D.L.)

1007 00:41 Withstood load equal to or greater

than 1000 lb without failure 1 Uniform load was simulated with quarter point loading.




1009 lb (2.50 x D.L.)

1003 00:25 Withstood load equal to or greater

than 1000 lb without failure 1 Uniform load was simulated with quarter point loading.



(lb) E.T.

(min:sec)


End Mid End Net 1

200 lb (D.L.) 200 00:18 0.03 1.37 0.02 1.35

500 lb (2.50 x D.L.)




Limits per AC174 2: ok1.35"2.50"96

96

24

36

96

l

24

h




Design Load: 200 lb Concentrated Load at Both Ends of Top Rail (Brackets)


(lb) E.T.

(min:sec) Result

1076 lb (2.69 x D.L.) x 2



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Summary and Conclusions

The railing assemblies reported herein meet the structural performance requirements of Section 5.1 of ICC-ES™ AC174 as installed between adequate supports with guardrail details and Occupancy Classification as shown in the following table:

T-Rail PVC Guardrail

System Guardrail Type Baluster

Code Occupancy Classification

120 in (119-3/4 in) by 36 in

Level / In-Line Application

1-1/2 PVC Spindle IRC - One- And Two-

Family Dwellings

96 in by 42 in

1-1/2 in PVC Spindle and

1-1/2 in Square PVC Picket

IBC - All Use Groups

The railing supports were not included within the scope of this testing, and these conclusions would apply only for a railing that is provided with adequate supports that provide equal or better substrate material (Southern Pine wood) for the fasteners used to anchor the rail brackets. Anchorage of support posts to the supporting structure is not included in the scope of this testing and would need to be evaluated separately.

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Closing Statement

Intertek-ATI will service this report for the entire test record retention period. Test records that are retained such as detailed drawings, datasheets, representative samples of test specimens, or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Intertek-ATI for the entire test record retention period. Results obtained are tested values and were secured using the designated test methods. This report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimens tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Intertek-ATI. For INTERTEK-ATI: Emily C. Riley V. Thomas Mickley, Jr., P.E. Project Manager Senior Project Manager ECR:vtm/jas Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included.

Appendix A - Drawings (3) Appendix B - Photographs (4)

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Revision Log

Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s)

0 05/12/16 N/A Original report issue

This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00412, revised 05/11/15.

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APPENDIX A

Drawings

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APPENDIX B

Photographs

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Photo No. 1 Infill Loading at Center of Two Balusters

Photo No. 2 Infill Loading at Bottom of Two Balusters

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Photo No. 3 Horizontal Uniform Load on Top Rail

Photo No. 4 Vertical Uniform Load on Top Rail

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Photo No. 5 Concentrated Load at Midspan of Top Rail

Photo No. 6 Concentrated Load at Both Ends of Top Rail (Brackets)

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Photo No. 7 Top Rail-Bracket-Post Attachment

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DECK BOARD PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT - Dennisville Fence · 57640.01-119-19, and 77831.02-119-19 which include material test results. The purpose of the testing is performance testing